PTHS Curriculum Guide 2016-2017

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) (864, 865) Class Level: 12 Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Biology The EMT-Basic course is a cooperative joint venture between OSF Saint James Medical Center and LACC and will be taught in accordance with the 1994 EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum, and includes a minimum of 120 hours core didactic (classroom) hours and 20 ED non-classroom clinical hours. Classes will be comprised of lectures, demonstrations, and practical given by the instructors approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Emergency Medical Services System. At successful completion of the course, the students will have the opportunity to challenge the state of Illinois written exam and be licensed as an EMT-Basic. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AND HEALTH CAREERS (866, 867) Class Level: 11, 12 Credit: 2 Prerequisite: None This course will provide a solid foundation of Medical Terminology and relate that terminology to various health related careers. Emphasis will be placed on correct spelling, pronunciation and abbreviation use. Combining prefixes, roots, and suffixes to form appropriate terminology and relate that terminology to body structure and function, disease and disorder processes, and medical/surgical procedures will be the structure of the course. The course is focused on providing the student with a basic working knowledge of medical terms and applying those terms to the health care field. It will also provide a foundation of knowledge for the student to build on. Students will also explore many related career opportunities in health related fields. Clinical experience and job shadowing will be offered as part of the course. CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT (CNA) (870, 871) Class Level: 11, 12 Credit: 2 Prerequisite: None The course is composed of a combination of subject matter and experiences designed to perform tasks of individuals receiving nursing services. The student learns those competencies needed to perform as a nurse assistant under the direction of the registered nurse. The units of instruction should include the role of the nurse assistant while covering general health care topics: medical terminology; patients/clients and their environment; special feeding techniques; psychological support and, in long term and terminal illness, death and dying (e.g., chronically ill, children, new mothers, and so on); and all other basic nursing skills. Topics covered typically include normal growth and development; feeding, transporting patients, hygiene, and disease prevention; basic pharmacology; first aid and CPR; observing and reporting; care of equipment and supplies; doctor, nurse, and patient relationships and roles; procedure policies; medical and professional ethics; and care of various kinds of patients. This program is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Upon successful completion, the student is eligible to sit for the competency exam. *This course has been articulated with one or more community colleges. WELDING TECHNOLOGY I (850, 851) Class Level: 11, 12 Credit: 2 Prerequisite: None This course assists students in gaining the knowledge and developing the basic skills needed to be successful in welding technology. Units of instruction include SMAW and MIG welding, metallurgy, cutting metal using arc, plasma, and oxy-gas. In addition, students learn the basics of blueprint reading, applied math including use of formulas, geometry, and conversions, precision measuring, applied reading, material layout, and production process planning. *This course has been aligned with the American Welding Societies (AWS) S.E.N.S.E. program, and students are given the Opportunity to become an AWS entry level certified welder with the completion of this program. WELDING TECHNOLOGY II (852, 853) Class Level: 12 Credit: 2 Prerequisite: Welding Technology I This course builds on the skills and concepts introduced in Welding I and provides more in-depth skill development in various types of welding including horizontal, vertical, overhead, and circular techniques. Students also explore the use of robotic and automated production welding. *This course has been aligned with the American Welding Societies (AWS) S.E.N.S.E. program, and students are given the Opportunity to become an AWS entry level certified welder with the completion of this program.

LAW ENFORCEMENT I (872, 873) Class Level: 11, 12

Credit: 2 Prerequisite: None Law Enforcement I is an introductory course designed to prepare students for an exciting career in the field of law or law enforcement. Students will be introduced to the history of the criminal justice system and the advancements in these ever-changing fields. Instruction will also include questioning procedures, legal rights, examination of routine police, court, and corrections procedures. Students will have the opportunity to meet professionals in the field, participate in simulated scenarios, demonstrations, and tour pertinent law enforcement sites. This course is a must have for those interested in the world of criminal justice.

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